Home / 247.74-371.31-103.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.74, 371.31 and 103.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.74, 371.31 and 103.32 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.74 : 371.31 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.74/371.31 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.74x = 371.31 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.74x = 38,363.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,363.75/247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.